SATURDAY’S GAMES.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 196, 21 July 1941, Page 6

SATURDAY’S GAMES.

Much was expected of the representative Rugby football match between Bush and Wairarapa, at Pabiatua, but tho iu, go attendance at Rugby Park was rather disappointed bv the scrambling eliaiaeter of the play. There were few bright spots throughout the game, which ended in a win for Bush by 11 points to 8. L. J. Hills (Bush) maintained his consistency by notching a i>eiialty goal and, converting a try by Lcnnard. Another try for Bush was scored by Wooland. For Wairarapa Mahupuka kicked a penalty goal and converted a try by Hood. Ml' Harvey refereed.

Danncvirko and Pabiatua High School teams figured in a preliminary match which brought out sonic first-class foothill. Although it was a runaway victory tor Datinevirke as far as scoring was concerned—about 35 points to 3 —everyone was pleased with the fine exhibition g'voti by ea< h side At Woodvillo, Foilding and WoodviUe hockey teams tried conclusions in an evenly contested game, in which there were periods of hard, fust play. Woodville had just a little the better of the visitors and won by 3 goals to 2. Alcsers Trass anu Garlick controlled the game Teams of football and basketball players from the Woodville District High School participated in trial games at Dannevirko in connection with the forthcoming provincial tournament. in Rugby loo.ball matches at Datincvtrkc, Old Boys beat ( amp A, 9—6, and Ruahinc beat Camp B, 31—5.